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Financial Accounting Software records and processes accounting transactions within functional modules such as the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed asset tracking. In manufacturing software, there will often be a job costing capability as well.
Production planning, also known as Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) supports the effective planning of manufacturing production based on materials, labor, and machinery and often includes "real-time" and "what-if" scenario planning.
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) sit between master production systems (e.g. MRP) and the actual production floor activities and manufacturing control systems to account for production bottlenecks and constraints in real-time.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems manage all data relating to the designing, producing, supporting and disposing of manufactured goods. May include design automation software, bill of materials data and document management.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems support the planning and execution of supply chain transactions to optimally meet customer demand and reduce inventory and costs from raw materials procurement to manufacturing and delivery.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) supports the transacting and analysis of materials and services from vendors with a goal to realize economies of scale, procure at lower costs and enforce procurement policies in manufacturing.
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), aka Maintenance, Repair and Operation/Overhaul (MRO) manufacturing software, is used by capital asset-intensive organizations to manage the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and machinery.
Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) support the data entry, information tracking, and payroll needs of the human resources functions within a manufacturing business. HRMS has evolved to include applicant tracking, training and performance management.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) automates manufacturing business processes related to interactions with customers. For example, sales, marketing, support, field service and channel partner management.
Business Intelligence (BI) software tools report, analyze and present data to support manufacturing business decision making. They may be extended to automate corporate planning and goal setting for a complete Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) system.
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